Softball Recap: Lincoln East Triumphs

Lincoln East's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Papillion-LaVista South Titans, sneaking past 11-10. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Titans: they've now won four in a row.

Lucy Barrett

Home Runs (Career)

09/16/25 vs Papillion-LaVista South	2
09/08/25 vs Omaha Westside	1
09/04/25 vs Fremont	1
08/29/25 vs North Platte	1
08/21/25 vs Grand Island	1

Lincoln East got a massive performance out of Lucy Barrett, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Those two home runs gave Barrett a new career-high. Paetyn Sandy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.

They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Lincoln East lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Lincoln East's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lincoln East is set to take on their familiar foe Westview at 1:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Papillion-LaVista South will square off against rival Buena Vista at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.